phình

[fïŋ˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to swell up; to become bigger (due to having too much inside); to bulge

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) dilatation, enlargement, aneurysm, ballooning, etc.

Common questions

What does “phình” mean?

(verb) to swell up; to become bigger (due to having too much inside); to bulge

Is “phình” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.